BENEFITS COORDINATOR

Departmental Promotional, Interdepartmental Promotional, Open Competitive

LAST DATE TO APPLY:  FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City of Burbank application.  Applications must be completed, signed and in the City of Burbank's Human Resources Office no later than 5 p.m., on the last date to apply.  Postmark dates are not acceptable.

SALARY:   $4,667. - 5,829/Mo ($26.92 - $33.63/Hr) - Salary includes a net 8% PERS contribution paid for the employee by the City.

DEFINITION OF THE POSITION:
Under direction, to plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Employee Benefit Services Office; to perform a variety of technical and administrative duties; and to do related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Supervises and coordinates the work of clerical and technical personnel in Employee Benefit Services; develops and recommends improvements to procedures and policies in assigned program areas; trains and assists in evaluating employees; independently researches and prepares correspondence, reports, and other routine documentation related to employees, departments, and vendor inquiries or informational matters; interprets, applies, and advises employees on City policies and regulations; prepares reports; assists in employee orientation and exit interviews; coordinates annual open enrollment for health insurances; maintains pertinent employee records and files; oversees the processing of Personnel Action Forms in accordance with established policies and procedures; assists employees in enrolling in various benefit programs; resolves routine concerns and/or refers employees to the appropriate resources; reconciles employee benefit billings against appropriate employee information; verifies employees’ eligibility for benefits; requests and distributes warrants for benefit payments; maintains necessary contracts with insurance vendors in accordance with all applicable contracts (MOU); assists with the negotiation of contracts with third party providers; makes independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of comprehensive organizational benefits and insurance programs, including at least two years of supervisory experience.  NOTE:  An Associate of Arts degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.    

LICENSE & CERTIFICATES:  A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:  Knowledge of the principles of supervision; computer software applications; employee benefit structures, administration and management, including goal setting; laws, rules, and regulations relating to the insurance industry and employee benefit programs, such as COBRA, ERISA, LTD/STD, etc.; modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; basic arithmetic.  Skill in leadership, supervision techniques, analytical reasoning, and problem solving.  Ability to read, interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, codes, procedures and MOU provisions; effectively explain complex policy provisions for City benefit programs; research and prepare detailed reports and records; provide effective customer service; maintain confidentiality when necessary to handle confidential information with prudent discretion; plan, coordinate, and organize work to meet deadlines.

THE COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION:
Applications will be reviewed.  Admission to competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position.  Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.

ISSUED: July 7, 2008